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# Jon Molvig (1923–1970)

## What is Jon Molvig’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Jon Molvig at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,609 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,382–$7,669, n=12). The auction record is $86,662 for Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child (2026, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child, 1958 | Enamel and oil on composition board | $86,662 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sleeping Aboriginal Woman and Child, 1958 | Enamel and oil on composition board | $79,297 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2023 |
| 3 | Sleeping Lubra, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $58,931 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Nude in a Butcher’s Shop, 1923 | Oil on board | $26,264 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2017 |
| 5 | ADAM AND EVE, 1962 | Ink and wax resist on paper composition board | $10,338 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | THE THREE JESTERS, 1951 | Oil on composition board | $6,779 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Woman with a Blue Hat, 1957 | Oil on composition board | $6,354 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | BALLAD OF NATIVE STOCKMEN NO. 2, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $5,083 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | BRANCH OF A TREE, 1955 | Oil and gouache on composition board | $4,547 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | BRANCH OF A TREE, 1955 | Oil and gouache on composition board | $4,135 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $4,341 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,992 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jon Molvig is an Australia artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,517. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jon Molvig sold in 2026 for $5,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jon Molvig work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jon Molvig work is $2,517.

The median Jon Molvig painting sells for $3,867 across 53 lots.

The median Jon Molvig work on paper sells for $330 across 26 lots.

The median Jon Molvig print sells for $161 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jon Molvig paintings typically sell for $2,506–$6,354 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $161† | $2,486† | 83.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 62 | $3,867†‡ | $86,662 | 85.5% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $330†‡ | $10,338 | 74.3% | 2026-08-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $58,931‡ | $86,662 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jon Molvig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $161 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $3,867, record $86,662. A typical Jon Molvig painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $58,931.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $84–$481† | $161† | $2,486† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,528–$3,612†‡ | $3,015†‡ | $3,825† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,506–$6,354†‡ | $3,867†‡ | $58,931 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,232–$20,119† | $4,432† | $86,662 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $129–$302† | $181† | $1,002† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $377–$931†‡ | $654†‡ | $10,338 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $86,662 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $79,297 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,668‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,486† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $481 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jon Molvig worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jon Molvig work is $2,517. The median Jon Molvig painting sells for $3,867 across 53 lots. The median Jon Molvig work on paper sells for $330 across 26 lots. The median Jon Molvig print sells for $161 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jon Molvig paintings typically sell for $2,506–$6,354 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Jon Molvig painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jon Molvig painting is $3,867. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Jon Molvig's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jon Molvig painting is $86,662.

### What is the average price of a Jon Molvig work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jon Molvig work on paper is $330. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Jon Molvig's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jon Molvig work on paper is $10,338.

### What is the average price of a medium Jon Molvig painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jon Molvig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Jon Molvig work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jon Molvig work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Jon Molvig's auction record?

Jon Molvig's auction record is $86,662, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jon Molvig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jon-molvig (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.